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The Myositis Association Organization URL(s) tma@myositis.org www.myositis.org/ Other Contact Information 1233 20th St N.W. Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036 202-887-0088 (Voice) 202-466-8940 (FAX) Description The Myositis Association of America (MAA) is a non-profit organization committed to helping people with inflammatory myopathies by offering information and support to people diagnosed with: Polymyositis (PM), Dermatomyositis (DM), Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Juvenile Myositis (JM). MAA programs for people with inflammatory myopathies (PM, DM, IBM and JM) include: mutual aid network; clearinghouse among patients, physicians and scientists; surveys which compile and process data on myositis patients; and newsletter offering the latest information on research, treatments and health-related articles. The newsletter also offers an exchange of information between patients. Annual conference featuring world renowned speakers. World's largest database of myositis information for collaboration with their members and medical scientists. MAA funds grants and fellowships for myositis research. Online Resources What is Myositis http://www.myositis.org/about_myositis/index.html Related Topics Continuing Education Musculoskeletal Diseases Patient Education Polymyositis Myopathy Myositis Review Date Fri Sep 10, 2004

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